In our ongoing quest for happiness and contentment, we often find ourselves accumulating ever increasing piles of “stuff.” However, the more “stuff” we accumulate, the more we begin to realize that we don’t feel happier at all; we feel overwhelmed, crowded and scattered.

How easy it is to forget that when it comes to happiness, simplicity is key! Even though we know on some level that all this stuff won’t make us happy, we still keep getting pulled in by clever marketing and our own constant yearning for something more.

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Ah, the good old “Vulcan nerve pinch”, the three-fingered salute, the one-handed solution to many backhanded aggravations. How simple, how effective, how instantaneously gratifying to the mind behind the mouse. Wouldn’t it be great if we could take the lessons learned from this simple three-point process into our lives and install them into our own hotkey set-up to help us deal with life’s little blue screens of death? Well, we can, provided we are willing to use a little creativity, allow ourselves some literary leeway and don’t mind stretching an already strained metaphor until it squeals for mercy. Shall we begin?

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Do you ever feel overwhelmed by your surroundings? Do you have too many demands on your time and attention, too much clutter in your home or workspace, and too many distractions that keep you feeling scattered?

In a world filled with noisy traffic, demanding voices and endless electronic beeps, it’s easy to lose touch with our quiet inner voice.

When we are cut off from this inner voice, everything around us seems harsh and intense. We feel irritable, fatigued, and just plain stressed.

If your life seems to be coated in layers of chaos, simplicity might seem like an impossible dream. You might wonder how to overcome the demands and pressures that constrict your life and step into a gentler way of living.

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With the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives, we can often find ourselves yearning for a quieter, simpler way of living. If your life has come to resemble an endless race to the finish line, take a look at the suggestions below to bring a greater sense of calm and simplicity back into your life.

1) Less is more.

It’s amazing how much “stuff” we can accumulate in our homes because we think they’ll contribute to our lives. It’s true that we gain enjoyment from material possessions, but the more we accumulate the more burdened we often feel. Eventually we find ourselves living under a constant cloud of confusion, scattered thoughts and stress.

Begin immediately to clear out the material possessions you no longer need or want, and donate them to a local charitable organization. This will accomplish two things: first, you’ll feel lighter and less cramped in your home; and you’ll also feel good about giving these items to people who can actually use them.

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